Baitadi Authorities Receive 407 Firearms Ahead of Upcoming Federal Elections Security Review

Baitadi. In view of the security arrangements for the House of Representatives election scheduled for coming Falgun 21, 407 individuals have surrendered their firearms to the police administration as called for by the local administration.

According to Chief District Officer Krishna Thapa, out of a total of 1,086 firearms in the district, only 407 have been received so far. He urged the concerned individuals to surrender the remaining weapons and warned of action if they fail to do so within the stipulated time.

It has been stated that all firearms and ammunition surrendered to the administration will be returned to the respective owners after Chaitra 20. The local administration had requested the surrender of licensed firearms to ensure the election is conducted in a fear-free and peaceful environment.